Invest in Creativity

Dear Friends,

I never doubted that the Saltonstall Foundation would make a home for itself in the art world in which it lives and thrives. Our growth has been exciting and positive. For the first time in 15 years we are asking friends of the arts to help us so we can continue to provide a haven for artists in New York State. Connie's Uncle, Bill Saltonstall, loved his niece and since its inception has been a cheerleader for the foundation that bears her name. He always wrote us enthusiastic notes and came to visit several times, leaving us with his encouragement and approval. One Christmas, about 6 years ago, he wrote, "Kathy, the Foundation looks like it's the real deal." And that said it all. The Foundation is the REAL DEAL! And this is part of the reason:

We have supported over 300 artists in New York State.

We have awarded 142 grants totaling $530,000 and over 200 Summer Residencies.

Visual artists and writers may spend a month at the colony in Ithaca, New York.
With funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, we continue to sponsor numerous workshops, seminars and salons.

How many artists' lives have we touched? Who knows.

I can't pretend that our plight is a matter of life and death. On a daily basis atrocities, war, natural disasters and other truly devastating events demand that we respond. And hopefully we do. But how do we survive the visual images of the children, the animals, the victims; the horrendous and discouraging information the media thrusts at us constantly?

Art.

The vibrant painting that shifts your vision just enough to bring a fresh perspective, the inspiring photograph, the essay, the novel that speaks to us, guides us, or soothes us for a brief time, a poem that explores language so beautifully your faith feels restored. Or the film that expresses the rage we feel, a documentary about an exquisite individual who has taken action and found success in a crazy world. I could go on. You get the idea.

Won't you join me in donating to the Saltonstall Foundation? Contact us for the details of our plans for the Colony buildings and future programs. Also, keep in mind, we would love to have our donors give us their ideas. A bench for the garden, books for the artists or anything that you think would be a wonderful addition to the Colony. We are going to come up with a comprehensive list but we'd love to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Kathy Durland Dewart
Founding Board Member

If you have any questions about donating to the Saltonstall Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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